Florida Keys 1 Day Dolphin Swim & Snorkel Trip Combo

Islamorada, Florida Keys

Dolphin Swim & Snorkel TripLow Season $299 / High Season $319** per Adult/Child, – Must be 7 years old+ 9am everyday – Full Day  

Immerse yourself in the Florida Keys Dolphin Swim program. With this exclusive full day of activities, you’ll have a chance to swim with dolphins and see marine animal shows that will put a smile on anyone’s face. Plus, don your swimming gear and frolic under the natural salt waters and snorkel with tropical fishes and all their aquatic friends. Relax and take time to enjoy all the wonders that the Florida Keys has to offer you. **HIGH SEASON RATE is from February 11 – February 19, March 11 – April 16, May 27 – August 20, November 18 – November 26, December 17 – January 6, 2024. $20 will be Added per Person during High Season

Inclusions:

  • A 20 to 30 minute  in deep water (15 – 20 feet) experience with the dolphins.
  • The Dolphin program includes touching, petting, kissing and doing tricks with a dolphin and you will get at least 1 ride with a dolphin like a dorsal fin ride from one end of the natural salt water lagoon to the other, plus other deep water behaviors, and free swimming and snorkeling with the dolphins.
  • Fins on your feet are require while in the water with the dolphins. Fins will be provided at no cost (all sizes).
  • The Snorkel Trip includes a 2 1/2 hour Boat Trip to John Pennekamp Coral Reef, includes 1 1/2 hours on the reef snorkeling.
  • With the Snorkel Trip, You can come and go on the reef as much as you want and plenty of room on boat to relax and rest.
  • Theater of the Sea is on Islamorada in the Upper Florida Keys.
  • Sundiver Snorkel Boat is in Key Largo in the Upper Keys.
  • You will get complete ticket and directions either by email or text. You can not get lost.
  • Key Largo to Islamorada approximately 20 – 30 minutes by car.
  • Free All Day Parking available.
  • Food is available for purchase at dolphin facility.
  • All Participants must be 7 years old and up.
  • Anyone 7 years old, must have a paid age 15 or older participant in the water with them.
  • Any Participant Person within 8 – 17 years old, must have a paid Adult observer or participant (An Adult is anyone 18 years or older).
  • It will be a full day of activities.
  • You will have time to take quick lunch break on your own between each programs.
  • No Pregnant Women
  • No Jewelry, Body Piercing, Fingernail Jewelry, Cameras, or Any Outside Objects in the water with the dolphins
  • If you have any physical or mental limitation, please contact us before booking
  • Must be able to understand directions given in English or have a paid family member or friend in the water to translate.
  • Mask, Fins, and Life Vest are provided at no extra cost with both programs. A Snorkel can be purchased – $10 plus tax. Wet suits can be rented – $10 per suit.
  • Guests should bring their own bathing suits & towels.
  • Showers, changing room are provided. Lockers can be rented.
  • Food is available for purchase at dolphin facility.
  • All observer will be able to watch the dolphins, shows, & exhibits and participate in the snorkel trip. Observer DO NOT touch or play with the dolphins.

Restrictions:

  • Participants must not have contact with any WILD marine mammal within 48hrs of participation to avoid disease transmission to the animals.
  • Must NOT BE PREGNANT
  • No jewelry may be worn in the animal interaction programs.
  • If you choose to wear them, only mineral based sunscreen (zinc or titanium dioxide) and environmentally
    friendly insect repellent are allowed.
  • Please inform us of any special requests, needs, and/or medical conditions so that we may prepare for your
    visit.

Available:

The time slots available includes a guaranteed 20 to 30 minute dolphin program, 1 1/2 hour snorkel boat trip, dolphin shows, sea lion show, & marine animal exhibits. This is a Full Day of activities.

  • 9am to 5pm

Location:

The Dolphin Facility is in the Florida Keys and on Islamorada, which is one of the major island in the Upper Keys, next to Key Largo. You will get complete written directions with your online ticket. The Snorkel Boat is in Key Largo. These two two location are about 30 – 40 minutes apart from each other by car. You Need to Provide Your Own Transportation.

Note:

Driving Times: These times are approximate from the location listed below to Key Largo area, depending on traffic and weather conditions.

  • Key West – 2 hours
  • Marathon – 40 minutes / 1 hour
  • Miami Beach & South Beach – 1 1/2 hours
  • Miami Cruise Ship Port – 1 1/2 hours
  • Miami Airport – 1 hour
  • Fort Lauderdale Area – 2 hours
  • Naples/Marco Island – 3 1/2 hours

Photography

  • Non-participating guests may observe and take photos of their party’s program poolside with general admission to the park/shows.
  • Photographers and videographers are limited at this time at Theater of the Sea. If you would like photos taken of your experience, arrive early and ask to pre-purchase a photo package when you check in. This is on a first come first serve basis based on photographer availability.
  • Underwater cameras are allowed at the trainer’s discretion at Theater of the Sea.
  • Underwater cameras are allowed and encouraged for your snorkel trip.

 

Save Money and make your reservation online. In order to get any of these discounts, you must type the Online Discount Promotional Code in the discount box of the reservation form (Payment Page). After picking the amount of participants/observers, date of travel, and time of program, you will be taken to the reservation form to start your online booking. When you get to payment page, this is where the promotional code needs to be written in the comment box. Without this written code, you will not get the promotional discount. These online promotions can not be combined with any previous orders or discounts. These discounts are for online orders only and the discounts will NOT be offered or honored over the phone with a Dolphin World representative or during the High Season or with any additional Transportation service.

Dolphin World Online Promotions:

  • NO DISCOUNTS DURING HIGH SEASON!! December 24, 2018 – January 7, 2019
  • Make your reservation more than 8 days or more in advance get 2.5% off each person. CODE: flakeysbookingspecial
  • Group of 4 or more that make their reservation 8 days or more in advance get 5% OFF per participant and per observer. CODE: online5%off

Redemption Instructions

Upon arrival, please proceed to check-in window, present your dolphin program confirmation number or your last name, which you will receive after making your reservation.

  • Confirmation number is a must for entrance.
  • You do not need to have a printed voucher.
  • All customers/participants are required to sign liability waivers before participating in this activity.

 

Refunds / Cancellations and Changes:

All cancellations must be received by Dolphin World / Keys Adventure Tours, Inc. in writing by email or regular mail.

  • A 10% service charge will apply per person for any cancellations prior 31 days of activity date.
  • A 50% service charge will apply per person for any cancellations within 30 – 15 day period prior activity date.
  • A 75% service charge will apply per person for any cancellations within 14 – 8 day period prior activity date.
  • Prior 8 days of your reservation date, you may change your reservation to a gift certificate, where you would not incur any penalties except the change fee. This gift certificate will be good for 1 year from the date of the certificate.
  • NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN TO ANY ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS who cancel within the 7 day period, does not show up, are late for scheduled program(s). Once a reservation has a confirmation number and confirmed, a refund or change can only be made more than 7 days of the activity date and any change to the program date is subject to availability. Changes made to existing reservations are subject to a $25.00 per person change fee.
  • The Dolphin Swim goes on Rain or Shine.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF TRIP INSURANCE, which will cover your purchase 100% for any interruptions to your Dolphin World activities! We recommend TravelEx Insurance. Ask a Dolphin World Travel professional for advice on Travel Insurance.

 

Does your program go on Rain or Shine? Yes, this program goes on Rain or Shine. The dolphin swim and shows, will go on most of the time. If there is thunder, there might be a delay before the program resumes again. The snorkel portion of the day could get postponed or canceled due to weather. If your snorkel trip does get canceled, you can reschedule or get a partial refund for that part of your day.

Must I know how to swim to participate? You should be comfortable in the water. The dolphin swim takes place in a 15 to 20 foot deep lagoon.

What does it mean to be an Observer? An Observer is a Participant’s friend or family member. Observers participate in all aspects of the program minus the in-water interaction. During the interaction you can cheer on the Participants and take photos. The Observers stay in the stands and have no contact with the dolphins. The fee includes complimentary admission to the dolphin park, so you can see the rest of the shows and exhibits. Observers under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Observer will get to snorkel also.

What should I bring? A bathing suit or swimming attire is required. You can rely on us to provide the following: Showers, lockers(refundable deposit), and wetsuits. Wetsuits can be rented. All jewelry must be removed prior to entering the water.

What about taking photographs with the Dolphins during my session? Yes, there are professional staff photographers taking photographs or video of you and your dolphin session. You can purchase these photographs after your session. Prices ranges from $40 and up, depending on how many photographs you purchase. You can not take a regular camera into the water with you during your dolphin session. If you do have a family or a friend come with you as an observer, they can take photographs of you during your session. Hint: If you don’t have an observer in your group, you might ask another observer from another group to take a few photographs with your camera.

What kind of pools do the animals live in at the Dolphin facility? The animals live in natural salt-water lagoons. The water is pumped in from the Atlantic Ocean.

How big is the lagoon? The lagoon is three acres in size with an average depth of 15 to 20 feet. The rest of the property is about 17 acres in size and rich with tropical foliage and orchids.

Do you have a restaurant on the property? A snack bar/grill is available and serves a variety of delicious foods at the dolphin facility.

Can I bring my own masks fins and snorkels? Yes you can to use during your dolphin program and private facility beach. Water shoes may be worn instead of fins for parts of the ray and sea lion swim, but we do not provide these so bring your own.

Do we have to pay extra entrance and parking fees ? No. There are no extra entrance or parking fees when snorkeling or the dolphin program.

Can handicapped individuals participate? While this dolphin program does accept handicapped individuals, this program is not a Dolphin Therapy session. This program is primarily recreational. Those interested in a therapy program should consider other locations in the Florida Keys. Although accommodations for handicapped individuals can be arranged, they will not receive special treatments such as extended time or more interactions. If a handicapped individual is to participate, this circumstance will be handled on a case-by-case basis. The following questions will need to be addressed and may require prior management approval:

  • Does the individual meet the age requirement?
  • To what degree is the individual disabled?
  • Does the individual have full control of his/her body without required assistance?
  • Can the individual follow directions and understand English?
  • Can the individual stand on the in-water platform without the use of canes or braces?
  • Can the individual tread water/swim? If the individual cannot freely stand on the platform and must tread water to stay in place, an assistant will need to be in the water to help the individual stay on the platform. The assistant, he/she must pay the full regular price.
  • Is the individual capable of lifting his/her full weight out of the water? The facility does not have a ramp or crane available for assistance. In addition, no staff member will be permitted to or is capable of lifting anyone out of the water.

Can someone who is blind participate? Yes, this individual must be accompanied in the water by a paid assistant. The assistant, he/she must pay the full regular price.

Are glasses/contacts permitted in the water? Contact lenses can be worn. Prescription glasses with clear lenses will be permitted only if they are needed but they cannot be removed at anytime (including for pictures) during the session. Glasses with dark lenses are not permitted unless the individual is sensitive to sunlight, in which case a doctor’s letter will need to be necessary.

Includes:  Dolphin Swim & Snorkel Combo – A deep water experience (20 feet) with the dolphin including touching, playing, and getting at least 1 ride with a dolphin like a dorsal fin ride from one of the lagoon to the other, and free swimming with the dolphin, plus 1 1/2 Hour Guided Instructional John Pennekamp Ocean Reef Snorkel Trip, General Admission to Park, Dolphin Show, Marine Tour, and other Marine Animal Shows.  Low $299 / High $319 Book Now!

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